Autism Estimate Grows to 1 in 68 U.S. Children

CDC's Findings Based on Data From 11 States

One in 68 U.S. children has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—a 30% increase over its 2012 estimate of 1 in 88 children.

Experts said the steady rise in recent years most likely reflects growing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, and that it can range...